General Maintenance Technician III / Facilities Maintenance Technician - 192403

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician based at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC. The role requires hands-on building maintenance, custodial and horticulture work, with a focus on safety and reliability.

You will inspect facilities, manage PM programs, supervise contractors, and respond to emergencies. A driver’s license and the ability to travel statewide are required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent and trades experience related to the area of employment.
• Must complete a nationwide criminal background check including fingerprinting.
• General knowledge of building maintenance, minor construction, custodial and horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Performs hands on maintenance, custodial and horticulture tasks as needed.
• Performs monthly inspections and communicates discrepancies to supervisor.
• Monitors contractors and ensures services are provided accurately.
• Evaluates maintenance requirements and assists in cost analysis and PM programs.
• Responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Maintains equipment in a safe, professional manner.

Skills

Building maintenance

Custodial

Horticulture

Blueprints

Work order software

Safety training

PC literacy

On-call availability

Valid SC driver’s license

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Trades experience

Tools

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Employee must reside in one of the following counties: Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg, Florence, Marion, Horry and Georgetown.

Responsibilities Of The Facilities Maintenance Technician

• Performs hands on experience in all disciplines of maintenance, custodial and horticulture services as needed. Provide preventative maintenance (PM) as directed or according to any PM programs adopted the Agency. Becomes familiar with contractual limitations on maintenance repairs of any leased facilities in your region. Performs a walk-around inspection of the facility upon arrival and removes trash and debris as needed.
• Performs monthly inspections of facilities, per the monthly inspection checklist in the Facility Binder. Annotate discrepancies and inform supervisor of urgent matters. Communicate with branch manager to ensure they are aware on all matters in their facility.
• Monitors activities of contractors/suppliers as needed ensuring the procured goods and services are provided accurately.
• Evaluating present and future maintenance requirements for agency properties. Assists in the preparation of programs that determine deferred maintenance, cost analysis and preventive maintenance.
• Completes assigned safety training. Reviews information on unfamiliar equipment prior to use. Asks for clarification as needed. Maintains all issued equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by manager.

Agency Requirements

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent and trades experience related to the area of employment.
• Must complete a nationwide criminal background check to include finger printing.

Additional Requirements

• General knowledge and ability to perform all areas of building maintenance, minor construction, custodial and horticulture.
• A working knowledge of State Procurement regulations is a plus.
• Have a basic knowledge of how to operate a PC and the ability to learn to use the work order software provided.
• Interpret working drawing and blueprints. Complete safety training as assigned.
• Knowledge of what personal protective equipment is needed and wear it when performing tasks.
• HVAC and Electrical knowledge is preferred.
• Project a professional attitude.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision performing various trades tasks.
• Must be able to make independent decisions as required and be able to prioritize workloads, when necessary, in order to meet schedules and goals.
• Employee works out of assigned DMV office; assigned an area of responsibility but may work outside area as needed.
• Maintain a valid SC driver’s license.
• Physically able to bend, lift 50lbs., climb ladders & work in confined spaces; carry a state phone; on call 24/7; work extended hours on occasion/short notice; overnight travel may be required.
• This position is based at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC, and may require occasional travel throughout the state, including travel to SCDMV Headquarters for meetings or training sessions.

Preferred Qualifications

Agency Preferred

• A high school diploma with a minimum of five (5) years experience directly related to the area of employment of diversified building maintenance experience.
• Must live in or relocate to one of the counties in their assigned Region.

What’s in it for you?

At the SCDMV you get to be part of an exceptional team and diverse culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse and children (also available for temporary employees working over 30 hours per week)
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (optional for Temporary Employees)
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household

Additional Comments

The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.